Overview

• Stoops called claims that he sought a buyout or planned to leave "100 percent false," saying there is "zero chance" he walks away.
• The denial followed a Lexington radio report that he approached school officials about a buyout after a 2024 loss to Tennessee.
• Kentucky fell 35-14 at Georgia to drop to 2-3 overall and 0-3 in the SEC.
• The Wildcats are 1-10 in their last 11 conference games and have been outscored 312-163 in that span.
• Reports state Kentucky would owe 75% of Stoops' remaining salary if it fired him, with coverage citing a buyout near $38 million and a large payment due quickly after any dismissal.